Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fried Dough Pockets (Fogazza)
Master the art of making light, golden, and airy fried dough pockets at home. These versatile treats are perfect for filling with your favourite savoury ingredients for any snack or gathering.
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Ingredients
1 egg
500g plain flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
240ml water
15g fresh yeast
25g caster sugar
15g salt
500g plain flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
240ml water
15g fresh yeast
25g caster sugar
15g salt
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh yeast in the refrigerated dairy or bakery section of major supermarkets. For the best results, use a strong plain flour. If fresh yeast is unavailable, 7g of dried active yeast can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of the water to create a starter sponge.
- Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes until the yeast becomes active.
- Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, elastic, and soft dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls of your desired size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean tea towel.
- Roll out each dough ball, place your choice of filling in the centre, and crimp the edges tightly to seal, similar to a turnover.
- Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and allow them to proof briefly before frying.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and drain thoroughly on kitchen paper before serving.
Observations
Fogazza is a quintessential Brazilian street food snack, celebrated for its light, cloud-like fried dough. This recipe calls for fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique to ensure a perfectly fluffy texture that pairs beautifully with a variety of traditional savoury fillings.
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